Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Gentle
Courageous
Loyal
Sweet

Happy
Dominant
Protective
Affectionate
Intelligent
Quiet

Newfoundlands shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Newfoundland if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Canada

United States

tibetan mastiff

Newfoundland dog

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1700s

1800s

Working (AKC:1886)
Guardian Dog (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1878)
Gundog (UKC)

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Cream
Pied
Brindle

Brown
Red

Newfoundlands have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Newfoundland can have a litter of 9-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Newfoundlands are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

The Newfoundland breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Cataract
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Physical Examination

Newfoundlands are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Newfoundland has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Newfoundlands need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Newfoundlands have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Newfoundland excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Newfoundland dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Newfoundland dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Making friends, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Attention, Shopping, Slow walking, Sniffing, Walk, Play, Groom, Cuddle, Swim, Eat

Walk, Run, Fetch

Newfoundlands are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Newfoundland, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chesapeake Bay Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Newfoundlands usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Chesapeake Bay Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Newfoundlands have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) Newfoundland feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Chesapeake Bay Retriever feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Newfoundland is somewhere $4.20 - $4.80 per day.

The average cost of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Newfoundland is between $126 - $143. This makes an average of $1512 - $1716 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Newfoundlands are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Newfoundlands make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Newfoundlands are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Newfoundlands are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Newfoundlands are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Newfoundlands have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Newfoundlands are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.